Posted by fi on July 2, 2002, at 12:35:36
In reply to Worst Ever Depression - Help, posted by automatedlady on July 2, 2002, at 11:16:39
I'll keep this short to save your internet time.
Please, if possible, dont panic. How long have you been on the new meds? As you may know, they can take a few weeks to work properly.
You can talk to a 'suicide hotline'- find a local one via the Befrienders site at http://www.befrienders.org/bidir/centre.html.
Their are more resources at the 'coping with crisis' links (see top of page or go to url http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psycho-babble-tips/links/Coping_with_crisis_001012507973)
Finding yourself a doctor is another high priority.
Sympathies re family/friends- they are obviously trying to be supportive but arent getting it right (I'm sure a lot of us know all too much about that!)
I once had to take the first couple of weeks off sick from a new job. People get ill, including at the start of jobs. I felt embarrassed ringing up off sick and awkward starting 'late', but the boss was OK with it. So if you cant face work, that's an option. I'm not saying you *should* do it, just that you can if you need to.
Lots of luck.
Fi
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